CVE-2025-38457 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc5 qdisc_tree_reduce_backlog privilege escalation (EUVD-2025-22684 / Nessus ID 253428)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc5. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function qdisc_tree_reduce_backlog. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-38457. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.